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BarkPark And A Lifestyle Gone To The Dogs
August 20, 2018

We are all often encouraged to think outside of the box. Generally, the advice indicates that one should abandon their preconceptions — the walls of their box — in the hopes of inspiring a creative new take, approach or strategy. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Walmart, Home Depot And Macy’s Beat Q2 Earnings Expectations
August 17, 2018

After what feels like years writing about the ongoing retail apocalypse, it is just a touch surprising to see  retail do so well this week — especially physical retail. But, much like the the dog days of summer, physical retail has been undeniably on fire...

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Tradesy Puts A Concierge In Every Closet
August 17, 2018

Tradesy Founder Tracy DiNunzio has a very defined perspective when it comes to fast, cheap fashion items and their more expensive designer cousins. Customers get what they pay for. Fast fashion is available, affordable but ultimately expendable. It has no resale value, and because it...

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Is Brick-And-Mortar Walmart’s Secret Weapon?
August 17, 2018

Former Walmart CEO Bill Simon thinks that Walmart’s big brick-and-mortar network of stores gives it an underrated edge against Amazon in a multichannel world where consumers want smooth online-to-offline commerce experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Best Buy Plans To Buy GreatCall For $800M
August 17, 2018

To continue to tap into the connected-home market, Best Buy plans to purchase GreatCall, Inc. for $800 million. The retailer expects that the deal will close by the end of the third quarter, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Kohl’s Expands Amazon Returns To 21 Additional Stores
August 17, 2018

Kohl’s has expanded its partnership with Amazon, launching Amazon return stations throughout its Milwaukee stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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JCPenney Shares Plunge After Forecast Worsens
August 17, 2018

After reporting a weaker forecast and higher losses, JCPenney saw its shares fall more than 27 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Retail Pulse: Google Mulls Chicago Flagship; Sam’s Club Repurposed For eCommerce
August 17, 2018

It’s not uncommon for online brands to open brick-and-mortar stores, and it seems that Google may be the latest digitally native brand to take the plunge into offline retail. The company is reportedly looking to bring a two-story flagship store to the Windy City, according...

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Amazon Faces New Competition In India
August 17, 2018

While Amazon and Walmart are competing for eCommerce dominance in India, they might be overlooking a key rival in the country: Mukesh Ambani, the country’s richest man. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...